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October 17, 2024 · Cameron Balloons Us A-275 · N275AZ
Wittmann, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Wittmann, AZ
Aircraft
Cameron Balloons Us A-275 (2021)
Tail Number
N275AZ
Operator
Rainbow Ryders
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA023
The pilot reported that, during an approach to his landing area, he observed a power line in his flight path. He attempted to stop the balloon’s descent, but the basket still collided with the power line. The balloon sustained substantial damage to a suspension cable that severed from the collision. The pilot reported that that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during an approach to his landing area, he observed a power line in his flight path. He attempted to stop the balloon’s descent, but the basket still collided with the power line. The balloon sustained substantial damage to a suspension cable that severed from the collision. The pilot reported that that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron Balloons Us A-275
Tail NumberN275AZ
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRainbow Ryders
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsNa · None
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 F
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time07:47
Weather SourceWFAC